On a hot summer day, nothing cools you down like a frozen drink or an icy frozen cocktail. These frozen summer drinks and cocktail ideas will be perfect for lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just a quick escape from the sun.
From slushy sips to alcoholic warm-weather refreshers and classic frozen lemonade.
This collection features simple recipes made with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and smooth, icy textures that scream summer. Many of these drinks use just a few items you probably already have at home, making it easy to stay cool without a trip to the store. The best part? All recipes are easy to blend up in minutes.
Gina’s Recipe Rundown:
Why I love it: Each recipe in this collection is refreshing and easy to make when the summer heat comes. The recipes use very few ingredients and take just 5 minutes to make a cooling drink for your guests and yourself.
Some are light and creamy, kid-friendly, and some pack a punch! But all are very easy to customize. From classic lemonade to frozen cocktails.
Virgin Banana Piña Colada
A smooth and creamy frozen drink that blends banana, pineapple, and coconut for a tropical escape in a glass. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s incredibly easy to whip up in minutes and has no alcohol!
Get the recipe: Banana Piña Colada
Twisted Frozen Cosmo
A grown-up frozen cocktail with cranberry, lime, and orange flavors, all swirled into a pretty pink slush. It’s tart, smooth, and ready in minutes. Perfect for summer parties!
Get the recipe: Twisted Frozen Cosmo
Blackberry Watermelon Fizz
This drink brings together juicy watermelon and tart blackberries with a fizzy twist. It’s light, fruity, and super refreshing—ready in under 5 minutes.
Get the recipe: Blackberry Watermelon Fizz
Chocolate Milkshake
Learn How to Make a Chocolate Milkshake with this easy-to-follow recipe. You can make all different types of milkshakes using simple ingredients, including your favorite flavor of ice cream. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion or any time of year!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
Root Beer Float
Check out how to Make a Root Beer Float! With bubbly root beer and creamy vanilla ice cream, it’s a great way to cool down and enjoy a treat!
Get the recipe: Make a Root Beer Float
Blueberry Margarita Mocktail
Blueberry and lime come together for a zingy, alcohol-free spin on the classic margarita. It’s icy, colorful, and made with only 4 ingredients. I love it for backyard BBQ gatherings.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Margarita Mocktail
Copycat Orange Julius
Cool, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor, this homemade Orange Julius is an easy sweet treat you can blend up in minutes!
Get the recipe: Orange Julius
Frozen Brown Cow Cocktail
A dessert in a glass inspired by a Kahlua and cream cocktail! Made with chocolate syrup, ice cream, and Homemade Kahlua, this creamy frozen drink is like a root beer float’s cooler cousin. It’s rich, smooth, and done in under 5 minutes.
Get the recipe: Frozen Brown Cow
Cherry Slurpee
Skip the store and make your own classic Cherry Slurpee at home. It’s icy, vibrant, and comes together with just 5 ingredients (one is ice!)
Get the recipe: Homemade Cherry Slurpee
Strawberry Daiquiri
A frozen twist on the classic cocktail, this version blends strawberries with a splash of rum and lime. It’s sweet, tangy, and super simple to prepare. Plus, you can enjoy it longer than a classic version 😉
Get the recipe: Strawberry Daiquiri
Kool-Aid Slushie
Turn Kool-Aid into a frosty, colorful drink with just ice, sugar, and water. It’s cheap, cheerful, and only takes a minute or two to blend. Perfect for 4th of July and pool parties.
Get the recipe: Kool-Aid Slushie
Pineapple Cooler
Sweet pineapple and ice make this drink incredibly refreshing, creamy, and smooth. With only 4 ingredients, it’s a breeze to toss together on a hot day.
Get the recipe: Pineapple Cooler
Strawberry Pineapple Slush Cocktail
This slush mixes sweet strawberries, grenadine, and juicy pineapple for a bright, tropical flavor. It’s icy, fruity, and quick to make for any summer gathering. Oh, and it is boozy, too! I add rum!
Get the recipe: Strawberry Pineapple Slush
New York Cheesecake Rum Float
New York Cheesecake Rum Float is loaded with cream soda, crushed cookies & sprinkles! It’s a delicious ice cream float recipe that is sure to cool you down.
Get the recipe: New York Cheesecake Rum Float
Blackberry Cream Mimosa
This Blackberry Cream Mimosa is made with just 4 simple ingredients & is the perfect summer cocktail. Loaded with sweet blackberries & creamy vanilla bean ice cream, this is the perfect way to cool down all season long.
Get the recipe: Blackberry Cream Mimosa
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard BBQ, these frozen drinks are guaranteed to keep you cool and your guests coming back for more—cheers to summer!
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